Ride Height questions, Too high or too low? |
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Ride Height questions, Too high or too low? |
robkammer |
May 15 2021, 12:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States |
Hi teeners. Getting close to exorcising the demon air bubbles from the brakes and I notice something in driving around. The inside rearview mirror is worthless! All I can see is the pavement 20 feet back.
So, I'm thinking the front is too high or the rear is too low. The car has Koni coil overs on the rear and unknown struts on the front. The Konis are adjustable but only for damping, and they're over 15 years old. The rear wheels have a significant amount of camber. I watched one of Ian's videos about installing rear coilovers and if I follow his rule of using a straightedge from the rocker panel the rear is too low. However, I believe I could also lower the front pretty easily. I'm new to the 914 world so all opinions and thoughts will be considered, absorbed, and used to bring the BB to the straight and level. Thanks. Oh, a photo is included. Attached image(s) |
Steve |
May 17 2021, 01:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,589 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
According to the manual the ride height in the center of the rocker is supposed to be 140mm or 130mm car loaded. This is of course with stock 25" tires or 165 SR 15 on 5.5Jx15" rims.
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